Reply #4: Spoiled ballots were never counted in the first place

[Doremus]

So, yes, the plan is to count them in total.

Unlike Florida, Ohio has consistent standards for spoiled ballots (chads -- two corners detached = no vote, three corners detached = vote).

The Greens etc. are doing an OUTSTANDING job of preparing for the recount. When it's done we can have confidence it was a thorough, professional effort and that poll books, signatures, chads, etc., etc., were checked -- assuming Blackwell doesn't succeed in thwarting their plans. The Great Obstructionist isn't going to allow them easy access to the smoking guns he knows are there. So while the Greens want to choose which 3% to count, it's unclear whether Katherine will allow them such latitude. The GLibs are fighters, though, so I'm sure they'll pursue as much legally as they can.